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Sturgeon Bay
Door County, Wisconsin
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Y-Wednesday: Swimmers hit the pool
The Door County YMCA is promoting upcoming opportunities to train as lifeguards and join swim classes. Aquatics Director Abby Cuccaro discussed staffing needs and demand for additional lessons on the organization’s…
New 24-hour community fridge in Sturgeon Bay helps neighbors in need
A new community fridge in Sturgeon Bay is giving residents free food and canned goods around the clock. The Full Hearts Fridge, set up by Door County Mutual Aid on Third Avenue outside The Pearl of Door County, is…
Exceptional year for Door County Fair
The Door County Fair reported higher attendance and participation in 2026, with 5,752 entries from 744 exhibitors—up by 588 entries and 220 exhibitors from the previous year. County supervisors also confirmed the 2027…
Superintendents hopeful for renewed discussion on school funding
Superintendents in Wisconsin’s Luxemburg-Casco and Sturgeon Bay districts are calling for renewed attention to the state’s school funding formula after voters approved local referendums last Tuesday. Luxemburg-Casco’s…
Starr family sets the table for Christmas Eve tradition
Kyle and Carrie Starr are inviting the Sturgeon Bay community to their ninth free Christmas Eve meal at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The meal will be served Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with both sit-down dining…
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Sturgeon Bay families remember loved ones lost on Edmund Fitzgerald
A Door County Maritime Museum exhibit is honoring the 29 crew members who died when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago, including Sturgeon Bay residents Oliver “Buck” Champeau and Russell Haskell…
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man from Capsized Sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a sailor after his boat capsized near Green Island in Lake Michigan. The man sent a mayday call shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, reporting that his vessel had become disabled about 11 miles…
Coast Guard rescues man from Lake Michigan after sailboat capsizes
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man after his sailboat capsized and ran aground near Green Island in Lake Michigan on Saturday. The sailor had called for help in high winds after the boat’s battery failed about 11 miles…
Coast Guard rescues sailboater after vessel loses power in Lake Michigan
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a sailboater on Lake Michigan after his vessel lost power and capsized near Green Island on Saturday. Responding crews from Station Sturgeon Bay and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Traverse…
Wanted: Community input for new housing study
The Door County Economic Development Corporation is seeking community input for an update to its 2019 housing study. Executive Director Michelle Lawrie is inviting residents to participate in engagement sessions this…
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Three Arrested in Decades Long Money Laundering Scheme
Three Door County residents, Thomas, Jean, and Justin Kaczmarek, have been arrested following a long-term money laundering investigation. The Door County Sheriff’s Office identified fourteen victims who lost an…
Maple/Oregon Bridge Closure Tuesday
The Maple/Oregon Bridge in downtown Sturgeon Bay will be closed to all vehicle and marine traffic on Tuesday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is necessary for maintenance work, specifically the…
Christmas Village returns to Heritage Village
The Door County Historical Society is hosting its fourth annual 'Glimpse of Christmas Past' event at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay. Running every Friday and Saturday in December, the event features historic buildings…
Door County family accused in fuel-theft scheme makes first court appearance
Three family members appeared in court Friday regarding a decade-long fuel-theft scheme in Door County. Thomas, Jean, and Justin Kaczmarek are accused of stealing fuel from customers, resulting in an estimated $1.8…
Large-scale theft and money laundering operation involves Door, Marinette counties
Three individuals, identified as Thomas, Jean, and Justin Kaczmarek, are being held in the Door County Jail following an investigation into a decade-long theft and money laundering operation. Authorities report fourteen…
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Door County, WI Fraud Case: 3 Arrested in Alleged .8M Scheme
Three individuals, Thomas, Jean, and Justin Kaczmarek, have been arrested in connection with a decade-long fraud and money laundering scheme in northeastern Wisconsin. Authorities identified 14 victims with total losses…
Sturgeon Bay zoning change hopes to trigger land sale
The Sturgeon Bay Common Council has unanimously approved a zoning change for a property on S. Neenah Ave. to encourage a land sale. The parcel, which has sat vacant for several years, will be reclassified from…
Volunteers help keep Full Hearts Fridge full
Door County Mutual Aid has launched the 'Full Hearts Fridge' in Sturgeon Bay, a community-led initiative to provide food access to those in need outside of traditional pantry hours. Located on Third Avenue, the fridge…
Sturgeon Bay Schools saving money with propane-powered school buses
The Sturgeon Bay School District is successfully reducing operational costs by utilizing propane-powered school buses. With seven of its 13 buses now running on propane, the district saves approximately $49,000 annually…
School Referendum Election results - Lux-Casco, Southern Door and Sturgeon Bay
Voters in three Wisconsin school districts delivered split results on operational referendums during Tuesday's election. The Sturgeon Bay School District successfully passed a measure to exceed revenue limits by $3.75…
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Animal shelters still nearly full after busy summer intake season
Animal shelters across Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin Humane Society, remain near capacity following a busy summer intake season. While numbers have slightly decreased, approximately 500 animals are currently…
Election Day Detour in Sturgeon Bay
The Door County Highway Department has announced that the Bayview Bridge (Highway 42/57) will be closed for maintenance from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday. The closure coincides with Election Day, prompting…
Scariest Story involved mysterious coins
The Door County Museum and Archives in Sturgeon Bay has announced the winners of its 2026 'Tales at the Museum' writing contest. Participants were tasked with crafting spooky or mysterious stories inspired by real…
Pooh to receive 130 letters from Door County
Door County residents have sent over 130 letters and drawings to Pooh Corner in Hartfield, England, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh. The initiative, organized by the Friends of Door…
Door County creative market DENN wraps up outdoor fall activities
The creative market DENN, located near Sturgeon Bay, concluded its fall season this past Saturday. Visitors enjoyed final activities including a multi-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, and pony rides. Owners Milissa and…
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Holiday magic grows in Door County Christmas Movie Trail’s second year
Destination Door County has relaunched its Christmas Movie Trail for a second year, featuring approximately 20 locations tied to the production of the film 'A Cherry Pie Christmas.' The initiative encourages visitors to…
Hazardous Waste Collection events for November 2026
The County of Door is hosting two free household hazardous waste collection events in November 2026. Residents can dispose of items such as old gasoline, pesticides, and paint products at the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove…
World War II submarine heads home after repairs in Sturgeon Bay
The historic World War II submarine USS Silversides departed Sturgeon Bay on Friday, returning to its home in Muskegon, Michigan. The vessel spent three months at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding undergoing its first dry…
Sturgeon Bay budget set for hearing Tuesday
The Sturgeon Bay Common Council is set to hold a public hearing this Tuesday regarding the proposed 2027 city budget. Mayor David Ward reports that the city aims to keep the property tax levy increase at 3%, below the…